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Lexus LF-C2 Convertible Debuts (pg.20, post#290)

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Old 09-08-14, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by yowps3
The RC-F is made from the ground up. It's most likely another engineering monstrosity grade vehicle from Toyota/Lexus

Originally Posted by obturator
I question if Lexus really developed the RCF from the "ground up." It seems to be a Frankenstein of platforms from the GS, IS, and ISC.

Both good views IMO. There are shared engineering designs in all these vehicles no doubt, but for all "solid" reasons
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A hardtop convertible would make it 4500 lbs or more...
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Old 09-08-14, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Vh_Supra26

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Nope. Still like my 2nd gen.....still like my 2nd gen...oooh....That's a mighty fine looking ride
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Old 09-08-14, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
A hardtop convertible would make it 4500 lbs or more...
That's fine. One doesn't buy a convertible to race and it always kills me to see people do that. Granted nice HP is appreciated and fast zoom, zoom times and all that but in the end they need to make this touring car on par with a luxury sedan. At the moment I'm researching on how to convert my IS350c into a touring car with a soft ride than what it is now. It's great for spirited driving but definitely not a track car like it's hard top siblings. So 4500 you say? Oh man with the right bushing set up and comfort ride this car would be a Santa Monica boulevard cruiser!!

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Old 09-08-14, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
i think you might be surprised at what people cross-shop. plus about the RC F / M4 vs Mustang...
I have a 2015 Mustang GT on order and I did not look at the RC F nor people on Mustang forums or anyone I've talked to about the car. It costs twice as much and is an apples to oranges comparison.
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Old 09-08-14, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian@Vossen
I have a 2015 Mustang GT on order and I did not look at the RC F nor people on Mustang forums or anyone I've talked to about the car. It costs twice as much and is an apples to oranges comparison.
Spend time on M4 forums - plenty of ppl looking New Mustang, obviously some ppl are brand loyal and would only get what they prefer.

RWD 2+2 cars with over 400hp are all comparable, price is not the main thing.
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a mustang gt might be 'cheap' but it has gobs of mod potential too.
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Originally Posted by yowps3
The M4 looks ultra BLAND & ugly.
you are entitled to your opinion, but IMO, m4 looks great. finally sat on it, and it was brilliant. i was put off by 'tacky' front. but in person, it doesn't look tacky at all. didn't get to drive it though.

will buy one in 2 years.
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Since the middle of the platform is taken from the ISC, doesn't that mean it already has the structural rigidity of a convertible? If so, that means they don't need to add any more weight, except the power folding mechanism
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Originally Posted by yowps3
The M4 looks ultra BLAND & ugly.







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^ while we get the point, one is stock the other modded. Apples to Apples friend not Apples to Oranges
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
^ while we get the point, one is stock the other modded. Apples to Apples friend not Apples to Oranges
That's not even an IS-F.
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Originally Posted by yowps3
The RC-F is pure hotness.

The m3 looks like a regular 4 series ( 3 series coupe?) and it's based on the same platform with the same engine.

The RC-F is made from the ground up. It's most likely another engineering monstrosity grade vehicle from Toyota/Lexus
the M3 looks as much like a regular 3 series as the RCF looks like a regular RC, or ISF to a regular IS. I'm sorry, but you're not a car guy if you cannot tell the difference. I think the M3/4 looks great. I'm gonna have to wait til i see the RC in person to judge it since the pics don't do anything for me.
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Originally Posted by tea
the M3 looks as much like a regular 3 series as the RCF looks like a regular RC, or ISF to a regular IS. I'm sorry, but you're not a car guy if you cannot tell the difference. I think the M3/4 looks great. I'm gonna have to wait til i see the RC in person to judge it since the pics don't do anything for me.
Imagine seeing this badboy in your neighbourhood parking garage. The M3/M4 would never evoke anywhere near the same attention.

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That orange screams, " IM TRYING REALLY HARD TO LOOK COOL". lol Not my cup of tea. Leave those colors for cars with a bull on the nose.
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